Safe, Expert Skin Cancer Removal by Specialist Consultant Dermatologists.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), also known as a “Rodent Ulcer” is a type of malignant skin cancer.
At Excel Clinic in South Wales, we provide professional removal of BCC skin cancers by experienced consultant dermatologists. BCCs require timely treatment to prevent further growth and complications. With NHS waiting times upto 18months to 2 years, our private BCC removal service offers a faster, more convenient alternative with exceptional, personalised care.
There are no waiting lists & no GP referral is needed.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, often caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation. BCCs usually appear as slow-growing, painless lesions that may look like:
Although BCCs rarely spread to other parts of the body, they can cause significant damage to surrounding tissues if untreated, making removal essential.
Sending the tissue sample to the Pathology Lab for microscopic diagnosis
We serve not only patients from Cardiff, but also patients from neighbouring Newport, Swansea, Merthyr, Cwmbran and more!
This will depend on the complexity and size of the lesion. Most BCCs will be able to be excised in around 30 to 45 minutes.
Yes – local anaesthetic will be used to numb the area but you will be awake. You will feel touch and pressure, but not pain.
You will be able to return to work immediately the next day. However, this also depends on the type of work, and the location of the lesion that was removed.
You should avoid swimming, running, strenuous exercise that can cause sweating and rubbing of clothing against the wound, sauna and steam rooms until the wound has healed.
We do not perform surgery on hands, feet, lips, anal or genital area.
As we are a private clinic, we receive patients from all across South Wales, including from Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol and more!
Please complete and submit your booking form below. You will be required to upload photo(s) of the lesion. Once submitted, a member of the Excel team will shortly be in touch to take care of the rest!
